free office software and what is X11?

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free office software and what is X11?

Hi, I have seen this posted before - but any new opinions on which free office is better? (open office or neo office aqua?)

What does it mean if I install X11 off my install disk to run open office? Does that allow me to run windows and some windows based programs? please explain? Will I lose anything off my HD installing this?

Thanks, Linnie

macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Nov 18, 2006 7:45 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 18, 2006 7:54 PM in response to linnie brister

X11 is a "standard" cross platform windowing system. It is not MS Windows and will not run MS Windows apps. You can safely install it on your Mac; it won't run unless it's needed. It is not quite as plug & play simple as the Mac, but will let you run X11 applications. Personally, I don't care for the environment. I'd go for NeoOffice, which doesn't need X11. Others may have different opinions. 🙂

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Niel

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Nov 18, 2006 7:56 PM in response to linnie brister

X11 is the Mac OS X software for the X Window System, which is an alternate GUI for Mac OS X; some Mac OS X software requires its installation and use. It is not a Windows emulator and cannot be used to run Windows software.

You will not lose anything other than free space by installing X11 on your computer.

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